One of the frustrations one might have with airlines is that you’re not allowed to change the name on a plane ticket. It doesn’t matter if it turns out you …
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Airlines
Oh, You Want A Seat That Reclines? From Now On, That’ll Cost You
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegOver the years, airlines have figured out more and more ways to nickel and dime their passengers. So nowadays for every little thing that’s considered more desirable, there’s potentially a …
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Airlines
Frontier Copies JetBlue’s Status Upgrade Promotion, But They’re Still A Hot Mess
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegBack in June, as a way to celebrate its 25th anniversary, JetBlue began its “25 for 25” promotion. If you landed in a total of 15, 20 or 25 unique …
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You can love Spirit Airlines or loathe it — but for years, you at least knew what you were getting. Bare-bones flights, ultra-low fares, and plenty of surprise fees if …
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Airlines
Popular Overseas Airline Increases Size Limit for Free In-Cabin Bag
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHere in the U.S., airlines are relatively generous when it comes to the bags you can bring onto the plane for free. Depending on your airline and ticket, there’s a …
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Airlines
Survey: 2 Out of 3 Loyal Southwest Fans Are Now Booking on Other Carriers
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegEvery travel-related entity out there has written about the upcoming Southwest changes ad nauseam. And to be perfectly honest, we here at Your Mileage May Vary are no exception to …
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Credit Cards
The Ritz-Carlton Credit Card’s $300 Travel Credit: What Works (and What Doesn’t)
by joehegby joehegWe’ve had the Ritz-Carlton Credit Card for several years now. One of its most valuable perks is the $300 annual travel credit. But if you’ve never used it before, or …
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Airlines
Airlines That Still Offer Free Checked Bags (Even Without Status, Their Credit Card, etc.)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWith a great sigh from passengers across the U.S., Southwest Airlines recently began charging for checked bags. It marked the end of an era in the United States, since they …
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Airlines
Delta Moves In With Some Unusual Routes, Just as Southwest Drops ‘Bags Fly Free’
by joehegby joehegDelta Air Lines isn’t known for surprises. For decades, it’s followed the classic hub-and-spoke playbook: flights from smaller cities connect through major hubs like Atlanta or Detroit before heading to …
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Airlines
SPIRIT Is the Best Airline in 2025, According to WalletHub, Forbes & Travel + Leisure
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe internet is full of all sorts of misinformation. Even before ChatGPT and AI went mainstream, there were people who would just make stuff up, put it on the internet …